Pararescuemen back then
301st Aerospace Rescue Recovery Squadron CH/HH-3 Pelican amphibious helicopter space shuttle support crew members pose in front of the helicopter. From left to right: Master Sgt. David McKay, pararescueman, Tech. Sgt. Frank Beaudoin, pararescueman, Maj. John Goodwin, pilot, Lt. Col. William Johnson, pilot, and Master Sgt. Robert Romph. The 920th was originally the 301st Rescue Squadron, which was activated in 1956, becoming the Air Force Reserve's first and only rescue squadron. In 1961 the wing began a long relationship with NASA and the U.S. space program, providing rescue-contingency operations for the first Mercury launch. (Courtesy photo)
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